Annual Report 2023 57 As for our non-recyclable materials, we ensure that they are stored, collected, and disposed to authorised landfills in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Given the nature of our business, some of our waste may contain confidential information that requires proper disposal. To address this, we engage a professional company to handle the safe destruction of these materials. Solid Waste Disposal (tonnes) FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 Shredded waste paper 4.0 5.3 15.1 Rejected plastic goods 0.8 1.0 1.7 Carbon box/packaging box from vendor 0.2 0.7 2.2 Plastic core/container 0.3 0.1 0.2 Module tape 0.03 0.036 0.009 Metal 0.3 0.3 0.7 Total 5.6 7.4 19.9 The Group’s scheduled wastes are managed by a third-party licensed contractor in compliance with the Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations 2005. This ensures that our scheduled wastes are properly handled, treated, and disposed of to prevent harm to the environment and public health. Scheduled Waste Disposal (tonnes) SW Code FY2021 FY2022 FY2023 Waste from electrical and electronic assemblies SW110 0.02 0.02 0.16 Spent hydraulic oil SW306 0.60 - 0.36 Disposed containers, bags or equipment contaminated with chemicals, pesticides, mineral oil or scheduled wastes SW409 0.30 0.06 0.28 Rags, plastics, papers or filters contaminated with scheduled wastes SW410 0.30 0.13 0.95 Waste of inks, paints, pigments, lacquer, dye or varnish SW417 0.60 3.35 1.15 Discarded or off-specification inks, paints, pigments, lacquer, dye or varnish products containing organic solvent SW418 2.40 - 12.54 Total 4.22 3.56 15.40 In FY2023, we saw a rise in solid and scheduled waste disposal volume due to expanded production operations during the year. WATER MANAGEMENT & REDUCTION Water is an important finite resource for our business, especially for the Group’s smartcard manufacturing and card personalisation operations. Although none (0%) of our operations are located in water-stressed areas, we remain committed to adopting responsible water management practices to ensure sustainable operations, as reflected in Datasonic’s Environmental Commitment. Our water supply is mainly withdrawn from the respective municipal water suppliers in the areas where we operate. At all times, we endeavour to minimise our water usage and preserve water resources in our processes. As of now, we monitor and track water consumption at our sites to identify areas where water usage can be optimised. We also quantify costs associated with water-related risks at at our DMSB’s site in Klang. As we move ahead, we intend to set time-specific targets to reduce water use. In FY2023, the Group’s water consumption increased due to increased activities at all our sites, with the lifting of the movement restrictions in 2022. SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
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